Budget 2023 ensures New Zealanders can continue to rely on the critical services they need from a strong public service.
“Budget 2023 hits many of the right notes in terms of continued investment in public and community services and workers, as well as taking a long-term view of the challenges we have to build resilience,” said Kerry Davies, National Secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi.
“To face the challenges we have seen from the pandemic and from severe climate events, we need investment in people and services.”
The PSA welcomed funding to continue progress to end gender and ethnic pay gaps.
“There is $17 million supporting equitable pay for care and support workers who look after some of the most vulnerable people in our community. And it’s good to see the start of funding for the extension of pay equity to community social workers.
“It is pleasing to see half a billion dollars allocated to reduce pay disparities between community and hospital workers. Our expectation is that the Government should be reducing disparities with all community health workers.
